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June 26, 2026
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Fuel prices jump by up to Sh49.76 a litre in two years since deadly protests

Fuel prices jump by up to Sh49.76 a litre in two years since deadly protests

A combination of tax increment and the Middle East war has triggered the surge in local pump prices...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya is marking the second anniversary of deadly protests with significantly increased fuel prices, which have risen by up to Sh49.76 a litre since June 2024, fueling high inflation and public anger.

  • Diesel prices have reached a record high of Sh232.86 per litre in Nairobi.
  • Key factors contributing to the price surge include the Finance Bill, 2024, Middle East conflict, and increased Road Maintenance Levy.
  • Inflation has hit a two-year high of 6.7 percent, impacting the cost of living and recently leading to a public service transport strike.

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